Summary of Contents for Apple Mac Pro RAID Card

EMC number 2138 and the second line includes 3.0_8cx. Using System Profiler: If the system is running, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. The processor in an 8-core Mac Pro is listed as “2 x 3 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon.” English...

Choosing Drive Modules For best results, use four identical disk drives. The size of any RAID set you create is limited by the size of the smallest drive in the set. Additional space on larger drives in the set can’t be used. Working Safely Inside the Mac Pro Always touch the Mac Pro chassis while it is still plugged in to discharge static electricity before you touch any components inside.

Step 1: Shut down and unplug your Mac Pro Shut down your Mac Pro by choosing Apple > Shut Down, and then wait a few minutes to let the internal components cool. Touch the metal on the outside of your Mac Pro while it’s still plugged in to discharge any static electricity from your body.

Step 2: Open the case While holding the side panel, lift the latch on the rear of the case. WARNING: Even after you shut down the Mac Pro, its internal components can be very hot. Let it cool before you open it. Remove the side panel and set it aside.

Step 4: Remove the PCI Express cards Loosen the two thumbscrews on the bracket that holds the PCI Express cards in place and remove the bracket and the port access cover for slot 4 (the top slot). Port access cover PCI bracket Disconnect any cables that are connected to the graphics card in slot 1 (the bottom slot), and then reach behind the card, lift the latch on the card connector, and pull the...

Step 5: Remove the CPU cover The steps for removing the CPU cover depend on whether you have a quad-core Mac Pro or an 8-core Mac Pro. For help identifying your computer, see “Which Mac Pro Do You Have?” on page 3. If you have an 8-core Mac Pro: Lift up on the back edge of the CPU cover and remove it.

(Quad-core only) Remove the two long screws from the back of the DIMM cage. Long screws (2) Screwdriver (Quad-core only) Insert the mounting post wrench between the DIMM cage and the chassis and around the post to keep it from turning, and then use the 90-degree screwdriver to remove the two screws on the bottom front edge of the DIMM cage.

(Quad-core only) Without removing the DIMM cage, slide it to the right, toward the back panel of the computer, to open a gap between the DIMM cage and the CPU cover. CPU cover DIMM cage If you have trouble, try using one hand inside the cage to press the right end of the cage to the right, toward the back panel of the computer, as you pull out slightly on the left-front edge of the cage with your other hand.

Step 6: Remove the fan module Remove the screws that hold the fan module in place. If you have an 8-core Mac Pro: There are two screws: one at the upper-right rear corner and a second at the lower- right front corner. If you have a quad-core Mac Pro: There is a single screw at the upper-right rear corner of the module that secures it to the main logic board.

Step 7: Disconnect and reroute the iPass cable Press to release the connector lock on the iPass cable and unplug the cable from the main logic board. Before rerouting After rerouting iPass cable iPass cable Connector Heatsink lock If necessary, disentangle the iPass cable from other cables running through the same area so that the loose end of the iPass cable extends toward the PCI connectors as far as possible.

Important: The Mac Pro RAID Card must be installed in PCI Express slot 4, the top slot. If the iPass cable prevents you from installing the card, disconnect the cable and reroute it to provide more slack.

Step 10: Install the fan module Align the guide on the bottom of the fan module with the fan module guide on the floor of the chassis and slide the fan module into the chassis. Make sure the iPass cable goes behind the module, below the mounting arm, and that the end of the RAID card slides into card guide 4 on the fan module.

Step 11: Install the CPU cover The steps required depend on whether you have a quad-core or an 8-core Mac Pro. If you have an 8-core Mac Pro: Position the bottom front edge of the cover and then rotate the top back until the magnets snap it into place.

(Quad-core only) Slide the DIMM cage to the right, toward the back panel, and snap the CPU cover between the DIMM cage and the fan module. Jiggle the DIMM cage and CPU cover left and right as you seat the CPU cover so it is flush with the front face of the fan module and the top and front faces of the DIMM cage.

You’re now ready to use the RAID Utility application to set up RAID volumes. Using RAID Utility to Create RAID Volumes When you are finished installing the Mac Pro RAID Card, you can set up RAID volumes using the RAID Utility application. To use RAID Utility, start up your computer using a Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version 10.5 or later installation disc.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product China Class A Statement not authorized by Apple Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class A specifications.